Akatarawa Valley
Upper Hutt
Visit Akatarawa Valley
Popular places to visit
Staglands Wildlife Reserve
Explore the great outdoors at Staglands Wildlife Reserve, a lovely green space in Upper Hutt. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Karapoti Park
Explore the great outdoors at Karapoti Park, a lovely green space in Upper Hutt.
Cloustonville Park
Explore the great outdoors at Cloustonville Park, a lovely green space in Upper Hutt.
Trentham Racecourse
You can take time to visit Trentham Racecourse during your travels to Upper Hutt. You can enjoy the cafes while in the area.
New Zealand Campus of Innovation and Sport (NZCIS)
Enjoy the student vibe at New Zealand Campus of Innovation and Sport (NZCIS) as part of your travels around Upper Hutt. While in this family-friendly area, you can enjoy the restaurants.
Brewtown Upper Hutt
You can take time to visit Brewtown Upper Hutt during your travels to Upper Hutt.
Things to do
Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer Cycle Tour
Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer Cycle Tour
Private Martinborough Foodie Delights Tour from Wellington
Small-Group Beekeeping Experience in Tauherenikau
8-Hour Private Scenic Kapiti Coast Tour from Wellington
Private Wellington Craft Beer Full Day Tour
Top hotels in Akatarawa Valley
Champers Motor Inn
Plenty of space
Reviewed on 25 Jan, 2026
Copthorne Resort Solway Park
Clean room . Staff were awesome and helpful . Reception and room service is what stood out for me the most made that enjoyable.
Reviewed on 25 Jan, 2026
Quest Petone
Clean & convenient
Reviewed on 1 Feb, 2026
BKs Premier Motel Esplanade
Fast and easy check-in, rooms are clean and have everything you need. Beds might need an up grade as very soft and felt well used. It was a bit noisy with outside traffic but that's to be expected in the area which is close to lots of restaurants.
Reviewed on 26 Jan, 2026
Settlers Motor Lodge
yes clean every thing clear and easy to understand
Reviewed on 1 Feb, 2026
The Angus Hotel
The lafy who checked us i was lovely
Reviewed on 1 Feb, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Akatarawa Valley
Kaitoke
While Kaitoke isn't home to many top sights, Karapoti Park and Birchville Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
Akatarawa
While there might not be top attractions in Akatarawa, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Karapoti Park and Te Marua Golf Club.
Te Marua
While visiting Te Marua, you might make a stop by sights like Te Marua Golf Club and Macaskill Lakes.
Craigs Flat
While Craigs Flat may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Staglands Wildlife Reserve and Karapoti Park.
Timberlea
While visiting Timberlea, you might make a stop by sights like Birchville Park and Gentian Reserve.
Maymorn
Though Maymorn may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Birchville Park and Ngāti Tama Park.
